Social networking
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The coming launch of the 'WSJ Profile' social site, the arrival of sponsored posts on Tumblr, the value of a Google+ referral and more social-media news.
LinkedIn Sees Mobile Growth Amid Acquisitions, New Apps
BY Brian Patrick Eha
As the networking giant snaps up smaller companies and commits more deeply to mobile, user engagement has increased by 40 percent. 10 Questions to Ask When Creating Your LinkedIn Company Page
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
How you can make a company page that generates leads, sales and traffic back to your website. LinkedIn Tips: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Network
BY Jason Fell
To celebrate the social media giant's 10th birthday, read about best practices for business owners.Play Video 'The Office' Actor Rainn Wilson Builds a Site for Life's Biggest Questions (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Growing social networking site SoulPancake aims to be a 'question collective' where users discuss and debate their deepest philosophical quandaries. 3 Emerging Social Networks to Keep an Eye On
BY Michael Sebastian
These new tools should be on your radar. Here's why. 3 Steps to Streamlining and Improving Your Twitter Account
BY Cynthia Boris
Consider these tips for getting the most out of your company's experience on the popular social network. 5 Ideas for Pinterest Boards That Can Help Build Your Brand
BY Karen Leland
If you're interested in getting started on Pinterest, but don't know where to begin, consider the following ideas for boards that can help build your brand. How to Mine Social Networks for Valuable Customer Data
BY AJ Kumar
You can mine demographic and other data about your audience on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. 3 Ways to Use Facebook Groups to Attract and Keep Customers
BY Amy Porterfield
Follow these tips to create different types of groups tailored to specific customers. How Community Building Helped Photojojo Find Success
BY Samuel Greengard
The online forum and store is devoted to do-it-yourself photography tools and techniques, but the main goal is creating long-term relationships. Community and the Value of a 'Kinky' Business Idea
BY Laura Lorber
Do others feel your pain? Then you might just have a great business idea. A recent online kerfuffle underscores the power in harnessing the passion of a community. A Quick Guide to Using Tumblr for Business
BY Amy Gahran
The blogging and social networking site can help increase search visibility and provide a mobile-friendly platform. Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance
BY Gwen Moran
Backed by author Tim Ferriss, singer Jason Mraz and Randi Zuckerberg, Trippy lets you tap the wisdom of your social network for in-the-know recommendations. 3 Ways to Supercharge Fan Engagement on Facebook
BY Amy Porterfield
Here's how visual images, questions and videos can get your fans buzzing. Finding the Best Time to Post to Social Networks
BY Jason Fell
Popular URL shortening service bitly examines the peak times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. What You Need to Know About the New Google Plus Design
BY Jason Fell
Google's social network takes cues from Facebook and Twitter for its new look. How Facebook's 'Offers' and 'Reach Generator' Can Deliver More for Less
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Latest ad offerings from Facebook allow your business to extend its reach. Here are some highlights. Social Media Con Artists a Rising Problem
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs that host online networking communities must be especially vigilant to protect their customers from scammers and spammers. How to Keep Your Online Social Network Safe
BY Catherine Clifford
Here are five things online business owners can do to help protect their users. Is Your Facebook Business Page Ready for 31,170 Visitors?
BY Mikal E. Belicove
A new survey reveals the reach of the average Facebook user. Zuckerberg's $1 Salary and More: Parsing the Facebook IPO Filing
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Facebook's IPO filing reveals a great deal about the company. Here's a brief overview. Four Rules to Build Your Blog Readership
BY John D. Leavy
You've started writing, now it's time to learn how to promote each entry so you can gain traction and raise visibility. How Gowalla's Deal with Facebook Affects You
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Facebook's recent hire of Gowalla's geosocial team may signal the launch of Timeline, sooner. 